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Japanese Lessons

The EJCA offers Japanese language classes to its members.

Japanese Language Programs are offered to EJCA members only.  Please complete the EJCA membership registration before applying to the language program: Become a MemberMembership is valid for one calendar year.  You need to renew your membership by January each year.

Classes will be cancelled if the number of applications is less than minimum numbers. Your fee will be reimbursed.
You will be on a waiting list if the maximum numbers are reached.

Registrations start August for a Fall session, December for a Winter session, and March for a spring session. 

There are four Japanese Language programs:

(1) Japanese Language Classes

A. Japanese for Adult with three levels, online classes, click for details

B. Japanese for Teens with three levels, online classes till, click for details

(2) Summer Camps

Teens Japanese Language Summer Camp

Please contact lessons@ejca.org for any questions!

Upcoming Language Classes

    • 8 Sep 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • 10 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

       Tuesday Online Japanese for Adults Fall 2026  

    B1-1(Introductory Level)

    Date:  September 8 to November 10, 2026 (10 Tuesdays)

    Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $180

    After Sep 1

    $210


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1-1  Introductory level
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition. (No textbook is required for B1-1)
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2026 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 9 Sep 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 18 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

       Wednesday Online Japanese for Adults Fall 2026  

    Date:  September 9 to November 18, 2026 (10 Wednesdays)  -No class Nov 11

    B1-1(Introductory level)

    Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    B2-1(Beginner Intermediate level)   

    Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm.


    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $180

    After Sep 1

    $210


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -1 Introductory level   
    • B2 -1 Beginner Intermediate level   
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition. (No textbook is required for B1-1)
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2026 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 9 Sep 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 4 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

       Wednesday In-Person Japanese for Adults Fall 2026 

    Date:  September 9 to November 4, 2026  

    No class:Sep 16 for B3-1 and Oct 21 for B2-1

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 


    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $180

    After Sep 1

    $210


    Classes to be offered:

    • B2-1 Beginner intermediate
    • B3-1 Beginner advance
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2026 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 10 Sep 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 7:35 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

      Thursday In-Person Japanese for Teens   Fall 2026  

    L2-1:Beginner Intermediate

    Date: September 10 to November 12, 2026 (10 Thursdays)  

    Time: 6:00 to 7:35 pm.

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!      

     Until Aug 31

    $135

     After Sep 1

    $150

    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and culture 
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
    3. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. L1-1, L1-2)
    4. Textbooks: "Marugoto A1: Rikai and Marugoto A2-1: Katsudo.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students(except L1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here


    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    Note: Teens classes are limited to students who are "twelve or older" and "19 or younger" as of September 1, 2026. 

    If you are not a EJCA member, please apply for a membership at Membership (ejca.org) Once it is approved by EJCA, you can apply to the class. It may take one day for an approval.

    Refer to details of courses  details

    • 13 Sep 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • 8 Nov 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Registration is closed

      Sunday In-Person Japanese for Teens   Fall 2026  

    ⚠️ Important Notice Regarding Teens Class Schedule: Please note that due to EJCA operational circumstances, the Teens L1-1 Class schedule has been changed from Mondays to Sundays (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Sept 13 – Nov 8). We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.


    L1-1(Introductory level)

    Date: September 13 to November 8, 2026 (8 Sundays)  No class Oct 11

    Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

     Until Aug 31

    $135

     After Sep 1

    $150

    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and culture 
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
    3. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. L1-1, L1-2)
    Textbooks: "Marugoto A1: Rikai  Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 Coursebook for Communicative Language Competences
    1. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students(except L1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here


    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    Note: Teens classes are limited to students who are "twelve or older" and "19 or younger" as of September 1, 2026. 

    If you are not a EJCA member, please apply for a membership at Membership (ejca.org) Once it is approved by EJCA, you can apply to the class. It may take one day for an approval.

    Refer to details of courses  details

    • 14 Sep 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 9 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

       Monday In-Person Japanese for Adults Fall 2026  

    B1-1(Introductory level)

    Date:  September 14 to November 9, 2026(No class: Oct 12)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $180

    After Sep 1

    $210


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -1 Introductory level
    We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    1. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    3. Textbook:  B1-1:Study pack offered by EJCA (No textbook is required for B1-1)
    4. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2026 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 15 Sep 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 3 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

       Tuesday In-Person Japanese for Adults Fall 2026  

    Date:  September 15 to November 3, 2026 (8 Tuesdays)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $180

    After Sep 1

    $210


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -1 Introductory level
    • B2-1 Beginner intermediate
    • B4-1 High Beginner (New class!)
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook:B1-1:Study pack offered by EJCA 
      • B2-1 & B3-1 : Genki I  An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition. 
      • B4-1: Genki II An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Vol. 2 3rd Edition
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

      Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

      All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

      If you have not applied to 2026 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

      Refer to details of courses details

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